Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is currently looking for a Global Partnership Governance Manager to design and strengthen a coherent, scalable partnership system across PAH. The role will focus on establishing clear structures and processes for cooperation with partners across PAH Country Offices and HQ-led initiatives, particularly in complex and high-risk environments. Working closely with Programmes, Compliance and Support teams, the position will contribute to strengthening accountability, risk management and effective partner-based implementation across the organisation.

We strongly encourage qualified candidates to apply as soon as it is possible as the applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. 

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of PAH’s global partnership framework in line with international partnerships and localization approach
• Develop and maintain a coherent and scalable structure for working with partners across PAH Country Offices and HQ-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and processes
• Set and uphold common standards for partner engagement across the organization.
• Ensure clarity and consistency in the application of partnership processes across all stages of cooperation
• Strengthen the visibility and oversight of partner-based engagement, with particular attention to compliance and risk exposure
• Define and strengthen decision-making structures, roles and accountability mechanisms in cooperation with partners.
• Work closely with Support Services, Compliance and Programmes teams to align partnership-relevant processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to partnership teams and relevant organisational units, including structured advice in complex or large-scale partnership environments
• Lead and manage the team, including task delegation, performance management, mentoring, professional development, team engagement, annual work planning, and departmental budget oversight

• At least 7 years of experience working in NGOs or similar organizations
• Direct experience (minimum 2 years) in partnership oversight, capacity strengthening, due diligence, partner assessment, compliance processes including direct experience managing or coordinating partnerships with implementing partners in the humanitarian or development sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local context and previous work experience in Ukraine with local partners
• Experience working in high-risk or large-scale humanitarian operations
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to PAH Country Offices
• Languages: Very good knowledge (C1) of spoken and written English. Good knowledge (B2) of Polish, Ukrainian, or Russian will be a strong asset, as well as fair knowledge (B1) of French and Arabic.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Proven ability to design systems, policies, or governance frameworks
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, Finance or any other relevant field

• Work in a non-governmental organization with a high level of public trust and over 30 years of documented experience in effective humanitarian aid in Poland and worldwide
• An international and multicultural work environment (we employ over 300 people from 25 countries)
• Employment based on an employment contract
• Hybrid work model: up to 9 remote workdays per month
• Flexible working hours
• An additional 4-5 days off per year, usually around public holidays (e.g., May 2nd)
• Opportunities for professional and personal development, including a training fund for each employee, subsidies for foreign language learning, access to a vast free database of courses and training, internal recruitment opportunities
• Private healthcare co-financing, access to the Multisport program, 50% discount on postgraduate studies in humanitarian aid at the University of Warsaw, social fund
• A relaxed work atmosphere in the office: no formal dress code, dogs’ friendly environment

If you are interested in the role, please  use “Apply Now” button below and submit your  short resume (max. 2 pages) in English, highlighting relevant experience related to the role no later than April 1st 2026. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Due to the urgency to fill the post, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. PAH reserves the right to close the job opening before the deadline.